Last Blast in Chicago
So I'm moving to California (to just south of San Francisco, to be vague about it) and Mary Beth is kindly having a fabric swap and quasi-going-away-party THURSDAY NIGHT (that's the 23rd! TOMORROW! Sorry for the short notice!) for me. Isn't that nice? Chicago people are so nice. (Sniff.)
I will have a ton of fabric to swap away, and other assorted weirdnesses from the depths of my (now mostly in boxes) sewing room, and maybe a vintage dress or two to give away. So please come!
Here are the details:
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 23
Location: Rogers Park Public Library
6907 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
2nd floor, south room
What?: Fabric Swap
What's a Fabric Swap?: We'll be exchanging fabric, notions, yarn, patterns and bagged remnants. Fat quarters are welcome this time around. Quilters take note!
Anything Else I should Know?: Since this is a swap, no money/check can be exchanged on the premises. This is important. As I mentioned previously, anybody caught paying real U.S. dollars for items in the swap will be lashed with a tape measure or forced to count pattern pieces.
What can I bring?: See above. Wear a dress too (if you're sew inclined). Perhaps one you've sewn would love to show off to Erin before she boards her airplane west.
How can I help?: Thanks for asking. In addition to bringing fabric, please bring food or a drink. Paper plates, napkins and cups too. We're having a party! We all sort fabrics on tables. Afterwards, we'll need a driver with enough room in the car to cart leftover unwanted fabric to local Salvation Army.
Where can I park if I drive? What about public transportation?: There's a parking lot behind the library. Call for details. You can easily get to the Rogers Park Public Library on the no. 22 bus. It's also two blocks west of the Morse Red line stop, a block east of the Rogers Park stop on the Union Pacific North Metra line.
Ok, what next?: Email marybeth.klatt @@@gmail DOT com with Fabric Swap in the subject line, let Mary Beth know you're coming OR leave a comment at her blog.
Hope to see you Chicagoans there!
I will have a ton of fabric to swap away, and other assorted weirdnesses from the depths of my (now mostly in boxes) sewing room, and maybe a vintage dress or two to give away. So please come!
Here are the details:
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 23
Location: Rogers Park Public Library
6907 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
2nd floor, south room
What?: Fabric Swap
What's a Fabric Swap?: We'll be exchanging fabric, notions, yarn, patterns and bagged remnants. Fat quarters are welcome this time around. Quilters take note!
Anything Else I should Know?: Since this is a swap, no money/check can be exchanged on the premises. This is important. As I mentioned previously, anybody caught paying real U.S. dollars for items in the swap will be lashed with a tape measure or forced to count pattern pieces.
What can I bring?: See above. Wear a dress too (if you're sew inclined). Perhaps one you've sewn would love to show off to Erin before she boards her airplane west.
How can I help?: Thanks for asking. In addition to bringing fabric, please bring food or a drink. Paper plates, napkins and cups too. We're having a party! We all sort fabrics on tables. Afterwards, we'll need a driver with enough room in the car to cart leftover unwanted fabric to local Salvation Army.
Where can I park if I drive? What about public transportation?: There's a parking lot behind the library. Call for details. You can easily get to the Rogers Park Public Library on the no. 22 bus. It's also two blocks west of the Morse Red line stop, a block east of the Rogers Park stop on the Union Pacific North Metra line.
Ok, what next?: Email marybeth.klatt @@@gmail DOT com with Fabric Swap in the subject line, let Mary Beth know you're coming OR leave a comment at her blog.
Hope to see you Chicagoans there!
Labels: Chicago, fabric_swap, moving
posted by Erin @ 9:30 PM
54 Comments:
At Jul 22, 2009 10:01:00 PM,
Martha said…
Hi Erin- Boy I sure wish I lived closer to Chicago- I'll have to see if my sister will be at the swap for me! Good luck in California!
At Jul 22, 2009 10:03:00 PM,
Packrat said…
Hmmm, my son lives just north of San Francisco (along with a few "jillion" other people). With any luck, I will be in the Santa Rosa area the second week in August.
Have a super good time at the Swap! Hope you have time to post about it.
At Jul 22, 2009 10:35:00 PM,
hillary said…
welcome to the peninsula! it's a great place to live.
At Jul 22, 2009 11:10:00 PM,
floribunda... aka Julie said…
welcome to the bay area! I live just east of SF, so I'll be watching for future fabric swaps on the left coast...
At Jul 22, 2009 11:16:00 PM,
Brenda said…
Welcome to California! I live in San Jose and read you faithfully. The weather is awesome. I have never ventured into San Francisco for fabric (I hate driving in SF) but I hear it is good. Wish you the best!
At Jul 22, 2009 11:57:00 PM,
LadyT said…
EEEEEE!!!!! You are moving so close to me. I might actually conceivably run into you on the street! EEEEE! (sorry to go fangirl on you, but isn't it nice to know that you *have* fangirls?)
OMG, one of the first things you have to do is go into Frisco and go to Britex! Especially take note of the section where the Fabrics Are So Expensive and Delicate they must be roped off from Normal People and only members of the Secret Fabric Club can enter!
At Jul 23, 2009 12:14:00 AM,
saskia said…
Welcome to CA! I am in SoCal, but people across California generally are warm and kind, since most of us are transplants. I wish you a safe and happy move!
At Jul 23, 2009 12:15:00 AM,
Summer said…
Good luck! Waiting for your return. =D Take care friend. =D
Summer
A Writers Den
The Brown Mestizo
At Jul 23, 2009 12:45:00 AM,
Densie said…
Welcome to the Bay Area, I'm in Santa Clara and second the motion to visit Britex.
Denise
At Jul 23, 2009 1:23:00 AM,
Maranda said…
Glad to hear you're coming to Cali! I just moved back myself. :)
I hope you enjoy yourself!
At Jul 23, 2009 2:42:00 AM,
xstpenguin said…
Wow, big move. From what little I know of US weather - you'll be having milder winters, so more dress wearing and less with the 2 pairs of tights!? Hope moving isn't too traumatic.
Your swap sounds like such fun. And on my birthday too. Darn, no-one's invented a Transporter yet. Hope you've kept all the best fabric for dresses to come.
Good Luck!
AJ
At Jul 23, 2009 6:40:00 AM,
Libby Fife said…
Welcome to CA. I am in the Bay Area and I am mobile so watch out!
At Jul 23, 2009 7:47:00 AM,
Miss Amelina said…
Yippiee!! Dresses all year 'round! (And really fantastic chinese chopped chicken salads, sourdough bread, and sunshine!)
At Jul 23, 2009 9:21:00 AM,
sara jane said…
whaa??? You're leaving us?
I won't get to frighten my husband with my screeching if I see you on Chicago tonight? Best wishes on your move!
At Jul 23, 2009 9:35:00 AM,
Andie said…
Good luck with your move. Too bad I can't get to Chicago to join the swap.
Well, at least now you'll be closer to cool things like Sew Expo (http://www.sewexpo.com), which is held in Puyallup, WA every year. ^_^
At Jul 23, 2009 9:44:00 AM,
fabricgirl said…
Eat a piece of cake for me tonight! Good luck on the move. Here's hoping that those favorite patterns and fabrics land safely.
At Jul 23, 2009 9:44:00 AM,
fabricgirl said…
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At Jul 23, 2009 10:04:00 AM,
Lisa Simeone said…
Wow, Erin, congrats! The Windy City is nice and all, but heavens to Betsy, the weather. You're sure to love the SF area, and, as someone else noted, you'll get to wear many more dresses!
At Jul 23, 2009 10:17:00 AM,
paisleyapron said…
How exciting! Does that mean Fabric Swaps here!? whoo-hoo! Seriously, have a safe and stress-free move and welcome to the Bay area.
At Jul 23, 2009 10:49:00 AM,
Jen said…
Great to see that you are moving out here!
Maybe you can plan a post on where to find fabric and vintage dresses in the bay area, and we can send in suggestions for shopping (it's a gold mine!)
best of luck on the packing up and moving out part too
At Jul 23, 2009 10:53:00 AM,
Heather & Jacob said…
Congrats Erin! Can't wait to have you over here (I'm just East of SF). You'll love it.
At Jul 23, 2009 11:04:00 AM,
Mary said…
Welcome to my neighborhood south of San Francisco. I will look forward to seeing you in the aisles of Stonemountain and Daughters in Berkeley, a fabric store I like so much that I cross the bridge to get there.
At Jul 23, 2009 12:02:00 PM,
Cindy said…
Well--I might just have to show up tomorrow evening. I would love to meet you before you leave town! Hope your move brings great new adventures.
And you can wear summer dresses longer...yeah!
At Jul 23, 2009 12:03:00 PM,
Pencils said…
Good luck moving!
At Jul 23, 2009 12:19:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
Another South of San Francisco resident here – quite a bit south: Los Gatos, west Silicon Valley, nestled up against the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Britex is considered the fabric temple in SF, but do also visit Fabric Outlet while you're in town.
I second the Stone Mountain and Daughter recommendation (Berkeley), but there's also Santa Cruz: Hart's Fabrics (next door to a roller skating rink!!!!!), Beverly's (a CA chain similar to Joann’s but better, also a store in San Jose). Also in Santa Cruz: Donnelly Chocolates, considered by some to be one of the top 10 choclatiers in the world.
Silicon Valley: San Jose: The ever funky Fabrics R Us (remember the dictionary print silk?). Sunnyvale: Eddie’s Quilting Bee_and_Dawn’s House of Sewing (one establishment). Sprinkled all over the Bay Area: multiple Joann’s and Hancock’s and a proliferation of Quilt Stores, plus many other niche fabric stores (Sari fabric, anyone?)
Just the tip of the fabric/sewing iceberg. Welcome to California!
CMC
Silicon Valley (aka “The Valley of Hearts Delight”), CA Native Daughter.
At Jul 23, 2009 12:49:00 PM,
Stitches and Loops said…
Oh wow! That is a huge move!
From the looks of it, with all those loyal followers in the Bay Area, you will have a big welcome here. I live in San Jose, too. There will absolutely have to be a swap or get-together of some sort once you are settled in.
Holler if you need anything!
At Jul 23, 2009 1:10:00 PM,
jenny said…
So will there be fabric swaps in the bay area after you settle in? ;o)
I happen to love Britex - I've gotten wonderful things there - some expensive fabrics, but also some wonderful bargains on the remnants floor - as well as some fantastic baptiste for a dollar more a yard than I would have paid at Joann's. I like the fabric outlet, too, and Eddie's Sewing Bee.
At Jul 23, 2009 2:27:00 PM,
Sheila / Risingfeenix said…
Oh Erin my favorite city in all the world! We try to visit there once a year - well it's been a few since we've gone but now we have another reason to visit and finally meet you. Are you going to still do Dressaday!
At Jul 23, 2009 2:28:00 PM,
Karen said…
Welcome to California, Erin! (I live in Santa Monica.)
At Jul 23, 2009 4:10:00 PM,
Rose said…
Welcome to the SF Peninsula, Erin! Yah, Britex is the fabric temple, but I enjoy going to Fabrics R Us (San Jose), Fabrix (Clement and 2d in SF, then stop by Satin Moon to see/purchase/drool over the pretty Japanese fabric), Darlenes's (24th and Mission, I think), and Happy Stop (12th and International (?)) in Oakland), as well as Eddie's Quilting Bee/Dawn's House of Sewing in Sunnyvale. I hope that you have a smooth transition to the Bay Area.
Rose in SV
At Jul 23, 2009 5:55:00 PM,
sequesterednooks said…
Erin, good luck with the move! Just think--a whole new sewing room to decorate.
At Jul 23, 2009 9:16:00 PM,
Sarah said…
Give my love to San Francisco - I lived there nearly ten years before my visa ran out and they threw me out! Well, not literally thrown out. :)
Good luck with your move!
At Jul 23, 2009 10:48:00 PM,
Theresa said…
I miss living in Cali. I only had 2 years of the pleasure.
At Jul 24, 2009 2:44:00 AM,
TeeBee said…
oh Erin I am a dorky fan girl but live in SF proper and would love to meet you. Will happily take you fabric shopping in the city!
At Jul 24, 2009 11:21:00 AM,
La BellaDonna said…
Wishing you a very safe transplant and a happy landing! I think you get to leave the worst of the cold, but keep the best of the cold where you're going, too: not so much with the snow higher than your head, but you can still wear your beloved cardigans!
Happy trails, Erin, let us know when you've landed safely.
At Jul 24, 2009 12:20:00 PM,
Maggie said…
Erin, your outfit of choice is perfect for the CA climate. Loafers, shirtwaist dresses and cardigans 365 days a year (or close to it) I really did leave my heart in SF so anyone headed out there is my idol.
Good Luck and I'll be watching for Dress A Day west coast style.
At Jul 24, 2009 1:55:00 PM,
Penny said…
Good luck with the move Erin, that is a big leap, Take care of yourself. and you will be closer to our Canadian Rockies! Contact me if you ever travel up to Southern Alberta!
At Jul 24, 2009 3:06:00 PM,
Susan said…
Welcome to CA! I live in the North Bay. You will love the weather here!
At Jul 24, 2009 3:13:00 PM,
Nancy said…
oh boy! so excited you'll be in the neighborhood! can't wait to read your Northern California thoughts/fabric scoops once you get settled in.
At Jul 24, 2009 5:51:00 PM,
Marie Sews said…
California weather is SOOOOOO much milder than Chicago. You'll never wear a pair of tights in this state let alone two....okay so maybe in the way north but certainly not in the Bay Area. I live in the South Bay/Santa Clara/San Jose area and having been transplanted all the way from southern California, this is as much cold weather as I can take. I would never survive east of the Sierra's!
Welcome to CA & the Bay Area!
At Jul 24, 2009 7:07:00 PM,
Shannon said…
Welcome to the Bay Area! We're in the process of moving out of San Francisco to Oakland. If you're looking to make friends, I'd be happy to arrange some sort of welcoming party (maybe after you've had a bit of time to recover from the stress of a move?)
At Jul 24, 2009 7:28:00 PM,
Dr. Julie-Ann said…
My two big Erin thrills this week: 1) Seeing you mentioned in a TED article in USA Today, and 2) finding out that you are joining us in California.
Welcome to California!
Julie-Ann
(CA Native)
At Jul 24, 2009 8:36:00 PM,
Marjie said…
Best of luck in the move. That distance is really hard (having done it twice).
At Jul 24, 2009 11:01:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
Welcome! No wonder you haven't been showing us what you are making lately--you've been packing! I live in Berkeley (SF East Bay). I recommend that you visit Stonemountain and Daughter Fabrics here--fabulous selection, great discount for those on the mailing list, and a wonderful staff. I bet you'll love it!
At Jul 26, 2009 12:22:00 AM,
aunt saidee said…
So happy to join my fellow native Californians in welcoming to our wacky state! You can help us get rid of Arnold...I live just south of Santa Cruz and hope you will make it to Back Porch Fabrics in Pacific Grove--of course you will be taking your kidlet to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is practically next door. I do love Stone Mtn. and Dtr., too. Also Berkeley Rep. We have a roller rink in Santa Cruz, next door to Hart's Fabric, so don't forget your skates!
At Jul 26, 2009 2:52:00 AM,
propriatress said…
well I'm a native daughter of the golden west...I can't ever leave the west coast...'cept to visit! Chicago is so amazing...but SF is the center of the universe...Yes the weather is sweet...but don't ever call it Frisco...;-)
At Jul 26, 2009 10:12:00 AM,
Sarah said…
Welcome to the Bay Area, and do have a swap here.
At Jul 27, 2009 7:08:00 AM,
Cookie said…
JUST REMEMBER: "If you are going to Saaaaaan Fraaaaaan-CIS-co / Be sure to wear / Some flow-ERS in your hair..."
I am from that area, too! Still go north for the occassional holiday or two, so shall cross paths with you at some point : )
I was in Manhattan for 10 years following college on the east coast, and definitly think of California as "The Easier, Softer Way" now. Fewer people try to stab you, which is always nice.
At Jul 29, 2009 10:04:00 AM,
Alison said…
Yet another bay area resident - my first thought was that you would be able to wear dresses all year round with maybe a little cardigan for winter! Good luck with the move.
At Jul 29, 2009 6:10:00 PM,
Julie ZS said…
Welcome to the Bay Area Erin, it will be great to have you out here on the West Coast. I hope that your move goes really well!
At Jul 30, 2009 6:41:00 PM,
Karen said…
Adding to the list of welcomes to California! I'm in the east bay, and I've been a fan of yours for a few years now. I agree - you're going to love the weather for dresses. I'd love to attend a fabric swap or welcome meeting for you! and now I'm going to be extra careful about wearing dresses more often, especially to fabric stores, I'd hate to run into you wearing jeans.
At Aug 4, 2009 5:27:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
I'm sorry Erin, but I hate California. People are very mean, the cops like to write tickets and the whole state is rottin. Best of luck anyway but why don't you come to FLORIDA! We have NO STATE INCOME TAX! and very low property taxes with homestead exemption, NO SNOW and lots to see & do. California sucks!
At Aug 6, 2009 5:34:00 PM,
Eirlys said…
Oh goodness! All the best with the unpacking, Erin! Hope you're settling in OK. But did you have to go so very far away? Sobbing into my vast cotton reel collection...
At Sep 2, 2009 1:40:00 PM,
Theresa said…
Oh, I wish I had found your blog sooner! How did the swap go? I am in the Chicago area too. What a neat idea? Hmm...maybe we should start a trend, but too bad you are moving.
My daughter was quite intrigued with your website. She likes to sew and she likes vintage apparel...I think she will be back too. :-)
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